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May 16, 2014

Weapons of Choice: Franklin Armory F17-L

F17-L, bipod optional

Franklin Armory has introduced
the F-17-L, the first successful gas-operated semi-automatic
rimfire in .17 HMR, using .17 Winchester Super Magnum rimfire
ammunition, it will meet the standards of every state in the Union –
even those that do not recognize the Second Amendment, like
California, Colorado, Connecticut, and New York. The rifle was
featured in the 2014 SHOT Show and many were interested.

The .17 HMR
is better than .22 Mag rounds and is great for small game, sports
shooting, and possible choice of a good firearm to have in survival
conditions. The .17 HMR comes with full jacket and looks like
miniature .223/5.56mm ammunition. With the price of ammunition
skyrocketing thanks to the Obama administration, this certainly is a
good choice for range shooting for affordability.

Others have tried to produce a .17 HMR
semi-auto rifle, but failed because of the gas system; but Franklin
Armory has fixed that.

The F-17L has, like the Libertas
SBR model, a 4140 Chrome Moly barrel that is 20” with a 11-degree
target crown and recessed muzzle crown with 1/9-inch twist. The upper
receiver is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum with the familiar AR15/M16
bolt carrier group and its outward features look like the “big-boy”
rifles of larger calibers.

The lower receiver is machined from
7075-T6 aluminum with a flared magazine well for quick changes, an
ambidextrous push button quick-detach sling mounts, cold weather
trigger guard, specialized tension screw that eliminates upper/lower
play, a Franklin Armory custom-tuned trigger and an ergo ambidextrous
sure grip. The standard magazine is 10-round capacity and is designed
to fit a standard AR15 magazine well. The stock is a Magpul MOE and
sling mountable. It has a California certified cable lock and comes
with a complimentary lockable carrying case.

Libertas SBR: The
Libertas Short Barrel Rifle (SBR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO with a
11.5” barrel, threaded muzzle crown with flash hider, 1/7 twist and
a full carbine length gas system. It also features an FSR 11.5”
rail system to add accessories, The upper receiver is the same as the
F-17L. The lower receiver is the same as F-17L, except it has a
serrated memory index point for the shooting finger. It comes with a
Magpul P30, 30-round magazine (except where prohibited). You can even
order a custom color for the upper receiver.

HSC-15 SBR

HSC-15 SBR: Another short-barrel
rifle, it also is chambered in 5.56 NATO. It features a carbine
length gas system or pistol length gas system for a 7.5” barrel. It
has a 1/7 twist for 5.56 NATO, and 1/9-inch twist for the 7.5”
barrel. It features an MBUS rear sight and standard forward assist.

XOW

XOW: This is the shorty of the
short-barreled firearms that Franklin Armory produces. It has a 7.5”
barrel with a vertical forward grip, and Sig Sauer SB15 pistol
stabilizing brace. Because it is so short, this rifle can only be
shipped to Class 1 FFLs with the SOT FFL, required for automatic
weapons. It comes chambered for 5.56 NATO (1/9 twist), 7.62x39 (1/10
twist), or 450 BM (1/24 twist) barrels. It features the Magpul MBUS
pop-up front and rear sights, full Picatinny rail, padded receiver
extension/buffer tube for recoil. Magazines are P30 for 5.56 NATO,
39-round stainless steel (Marlube) for 7.62x39, and 9-round stainless
steel “Marlube” for 450 BM. It comes with a tactical soft-side
case and available in four “furniture” colors.

XO-26-S

XO-26-S: Features a 11.5”
barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington), 7.62x39, 300
Blackout, or 450 Bushmaster. It is not an automatic weapon, so does
not require NFA paperwork and fees. Each rifle comes with a copy of
the ATF approval letter signed by the Chief of ATF. Magazine is same
as the XOW model and comes with a single shot sled for restricted
states. The forearm is a Specter free float with quad rail. It is a
shorty, but it matches ATF standards and designated in the pistol
class. The barrel is 11.5”.

CSW V1-V4: Another model in
their lineup is the CSW that has models V1 through V4 and a kit
available. It is not a rifle nor is it a pistol, and as you can see
it is mounted on a tripod and fires high capacity magazines. The
trigger system is ambidextrous and incorporated in spade grips like
the military .50 cal and M60 vehicle/aircraft mount machine guns. It
comes in a kit that is designed so you can mount your own AR-15 with
the A2 Receiver extension, A2 Buffer, and A2 Buffer Spring, Franklin
Armory suggests you order their Picatinny Tripod Adapter and
Smith-Victor Tripod to complete the CSW. The following video gives a
visual in what its about:

The video shows firing fully automatic,
which does require a NATF special license and fees. I just wanted to
make that clear. If you have a semi-automatic CSW model it is the
same procedures of purchase as a rifle, but magazine capacity depends
upon your state regulations.

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